New York, NY – On Thursday, Aaron Judge made history by becoming the American League’s Most Valuable Player in a unanimous decision by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. This marks Judge’s second MVP award, following his first win in 2022 over current National League MVP favorite Shohei Ohtani.

Judge’s impressive season in 2024 saw him leading the majors in home runs, RBIs, OPS, and FanGraphs wins above replacement. Standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing 282 pounds, Judge’s dominance on the field was unparalleled. Notably, his adjusted OPS was the highest among right-handed hitters since 1900, solidifying his place among baseball greats like Babe Ruth and Barry Bonds.

Bobby Witt Jr., the talented shortstop for the Kansas City Royals, secured all 30 second-place votes in the MVP race, while Juan Soto of the New York Yankees finished third. Judge’s performance over the years has been consistently remarkable, leading in various statistical categories despite facing injuries that kept him out of play during certain seasons.

Despite hitting 58 home runs during the season, including several crucial ones, Judge’s year ended in disappointment as the Yankees fell short in the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. His MVP victory was widely anticipated, with his exceptional performance throughout the season leaving no doubt of his deserving of the honor.

The recognition of Judge’s hard work and talent was evident as Yankees legend Derek Jeter was called upon to announce his victory as the American League MVP. Judge now joins a select group of Yankees legends who have won multiple MVP awards in the history of the franchise.